Sick of leaves all over the garden in the autumn and the back-breaking task of sweeping them up before they turn to a mushy, mulchy mess when winter weather sets in? A leaf blower makes light work of the task and will do it in half the time of sweeping... Read More

While we’d venture that most garden garages or sheds are equipped with a lawnmower, a strimmer, and maybe a power washer, you’re less likely to find a device such as a leaf blower lurking in there. After all, a brush does just as good a job – right? Well, it... Read More

Spring is often a popular time for getting jobs done around the house and garden and we tend to think of summer as more about relaxing and enjoying the fruits of our labour. While there should certainly be plenty of time for that, summer is a great time for some... Read More

After a long winter (and indeed, a long year!) warmer weather and longer days will soon be here and we can look forward to spending time in our gardens and (finally) seeing our loved ones again. This year of all years, it seems more important than ever to create lovely... Read More

A submersible pump is a really useful tool for draining a variety of bodies of water, quickly and safely. Here is a guide to the various applications for this type of pump. Flood water There are few things more damaging to homes than a flood and, if you are unlucky... Read More

When purchasing a power tool, it’s all too easy to assume that the more power it has, the better it will be. But is this necessarily the case? The best rule of thumb for buying an item such as a drill is to buy the model that is best suited... Read More

If you have only ever used a brush or roller to apply paint then a paint sprayer is a game-changer. The biggest advantage is the time it saves but it can also give you a more even finish, with no brush marks, and allows you to get into small, hard... Read More